Illinois · FIPS 17129 · County seat: Petersburg
Menard County, IL GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Menard County, IL: the Menard County Beacon site. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Menard County parcel map ↗
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Map and county facts
| Official map | Menard County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Petersburg |
| Population | 11,954 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 314 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 17129 |
Who runs this map
Menard County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Press the button above to open Beacon, the Schneider Geospatial parcel platform this county uses. Accept the usage terms if asked.
- Search by address, owner or parcel number, or zoom in and click a lot.
- From a parcel's pop-up, open the full record to see values, sales or building data where the county shares them.
- Switch layers on or off to compare parcels with aerials, zoning or other overlays.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
Menard County by the numbers
Menard County had an estimated 11,954 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 314 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 38 people per square mile. By population it ranks 83rd of 102 counties in Illinois. Petersburg serves as the county seat.
Neighboring counties
Parcels close to the edge of Menard County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
Maps vs. surveys
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.